Technical manager

Duties: * Advise/Educate the commercial team to offer the appropriate/most suitable solution based on end application. * Assist clients with New Product Development (NPD), production trials, and sample procedures. * Co-ordinate and manage Supplier and Customer Trials. * Carrying out internal audits to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. * Work closely with suppliers on the development and approval of new products and/or new raw materials. * Work closely with contract manufacturers to ensure additives are produced as per specifications. * Assist investigation in case of a product complaint / product failure. * Work on R D projects, customisations, and innovations internally externally through strategic collaborations, e.g. universities, independent laboratories consultants. * Administrate customer concerns. * Manage and maintain up to date SDS and CLP labelling. * Ownership of Product Codes and Product Formulation documents. Experience required: * Experienced in QMS/ ISO system. * Experienced in the manufacture of plastics utilizing a variety of polymers materials. * Understanding of microbiology. * Chemical and industrial test methods. Training/Qualifications required: * Scientific Degree ideally Polymer with Extensive Industrial Experience